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Christmas and New Year in Tangalle 2026 – Celebrate by the Sea

23 December - 31 December

Celebrate the festive season at Sooriya with joyful carols, cocktails, canapΓ©s, a special dinner, and live music under the stars.

Christmas at Sooriya

Our Programme

β˜€οΈ Tropical festive moments by the Indian Ocean 🌊 β€’ Life, as it should be

 

πŸŽ„ CHRISTMAS & FESTIVE PROGRAMME 2026 🌴

 

 

πŸŽ… 23 DECEMBER | LET THE CELEBRATIONS BEGIN

5.00 PM  --  Yoga at Sundown --  A relaxed sunset yoga session overlooking the Indian Ocean. πŸŒ…

5.30 PM --   Christmas Tree Lighting, Cocktails & CanapΓ©s -- Official start of the festive celebrations at the Bar Lounge. πŸŽ„πŸΉ

                --    Christmas Carols -- Christmas carols performed by a local church choir. πŸ””

7.00 PM -- Mediterranean Night by the Pool -- Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with live action stations and Calypso music. 🌴🎢

 

🦌 24 DECEMBER | CHRISTMAS EVE

5.30 PM --  Christmas Eve Cocktails & CanapΓ©s -- A festive welcome to the evening. 🍸

6.30 PM --  Festive Cocktail, Champagne & Wine Promotion -- Raise a toast to the season with a celebratory drink. πŸ₯‚

7.30 PM --  Christmas Eve Gala Dinner & Dance -- Festive buffet, DJ music and entertainment. ✨🎢

8.15 PM -- Santa Arrives at Sooriya --Santa arrives with small gifts and goodies for children. πŸŽ…πŸŽ

 

πŸŽ„ 25 DECEMBER | CHRISTMAS DAY

 7.30 AM --  Christmas Breakfast & Brunch -- An extended festive breakfast to start Christmas Day. β˜•πŸ₯

12.30 PM --  Christmas Day Lunch Buffet -- Gather with family and friends for a special Christmas lunch. 🍽️

 7.30 PM -- Christmas BBQ Night -- Outdoor BBQ followed by Asian-inspired live music. πŸ”₯🌺

 

🌢️ 26 DECEMBER | FLAVOURS OF SOUTH ASIA

3.30 PM -- Live Cooking with the Sooriya Chef -- An interactive cooking demonstration for guests. πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³

7.30 PM -- South Asian Food Fiesta -- South Asian cuisine accompanied by live flute music. πŸ›πŸŽ΅

 

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ 27 DECEMBER | A DAY WITH OUR EXECUTIVE CHEF

3.30 -- PM Executive Chef's Cooking Demonstration -- Discover tips and techniques from our Executive Chef.

7.30 -- PM International Culinary Night -- International buffet with live action cooking stations. 🍽️

 

🐚 28 DECEMBER | FROM THE OCEAN TO YOUR PLATE

10.30 AM -- Seafood Showcase -- Discover the fresh catch and enjoy a celebration of coastal flavours. πŸ¦€πŸ¦

7.30 PM -- East Asian Night -- Chinese and East Asian cuisine with live cooking and Calypso music. πŸ₯’🎢

 

🌴 29 DECEMBER | MARKET TO TABLE

12.00 Noon -- Fisherman's Market Brunch by the Pool -- A poolside seafood and coastal food experience inspired by the daily catch. 🐟🍀

7.30 PM --  International Dinner Buffet -- International cuisine accompanied by live flute music. 🎼

 

πŸ”₯ 30 DECEMBER | FIRE & FLAVOUR

7.30 PM -- BBQ Night -- A relaxed evening of grilled favourites and live cooking. 🌺🍒

 

🎁 Celebrate the season, savour the tropics, and enjoy life, as it should be. 🌊

 

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